Thursday, Aug. 2

1. Forecast: Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly sunny with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

2. It's First Thursday!: This evening the monthly First Thursday celebration returns to the Centre/South corridor. As always, there are many events, tastings, art shows, etc. to enjoy. 6-8 p.m.

3. After Party at Q Salon: After First Thursday, is throwing the "after party." If you haven't seen the renovations at the former Jamaicaway Books space, stop in for a look — the place is beautiful! 8-10 p.m. Please RSVP to Emmy Wolf at ewolf@jpcentresouthmainstreets.org.

4. 71 South St.: There's a proposal to knock down the 2-family home that's serving as office space and put up five residential units. The JP Neighborhood Council Zoning Committee is holding a at 7 p.m. at .

5. Police-Community Meeting: Are you concerned about crime on your street? Tonight's is a great way to be heard by police — and find out crime trends across JP. 7 p.m. at the .